FT Receptionist needed for busy Primary Care Office

CareMed Primary and Urgent Care PC; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC in Selden, NY seeks a Full-Time Receptionist/Medical Assistant to support front desk and exam room duties in a busy practice. You will greet patients, schedule, collect copays, verify insurance, and assist with basic clinical tasks when needed.

A fast-paced environment and strong people skills are essential. The role may require covering weekend hours on an every-other-Saturday rotation, contributing to patient flow and care continuity in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant with phlebotomy and EKG credentials.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at front desk and in clinic areas.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages to clinicians.
• Schedule patients per practice guidelines and collect copays.
• Verify insurance coverage and generate referrals as needed.
• Maintain waiting room cleanliness and assist with training new staff.
• Document patient histories and vitals, enter data into the EHR.

Skills

Communication

Front desk duties

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Phlebotomy & EKG Certification

Basic computer skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is looking for an energetic and organized Full-Time Receptionist/Medical Assistant to join our busy primary care team in Selden, NY. This is a dynamic dual-role opportunity where you'll be at the heart of patient care — from the front desk to the exam room. The job will primarily be as a receptionist but can cover the Medical Assistant position when needed. The office is open every other Saturday so weekend may be required. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and love making a difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you!

Education / Certification Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Must have a Medical Assistant Certification as well as phlebotomy & EKG certification.
• Basic computer skills required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greeting and assisting patients
• Answering phones in a timely manner
• Taking accurate and concise messages for the doctors and medical assistants
• Patient scheduling based on practice guidelines
• Perform the patient check-in process to ensure accurate collection of information and copayments/co-insurance
• Generating electronic referrals
• Verify insurance coverage
• Making sure that the daily copay/coinsurance collections are correctly documented and proved out at the end of the day
• Responsible for making sure that the waiting room is keep clean and neat
• Training new staff in policies and procedures

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately documenting patient history and medications
• Taking patient vitals and entering them into the EHR
• Ensuring that all data for practice goals for MACRA are followed, obtained and documented
• Scanning patient related documents into the EHR
• Collection of specimens, perform phlebotomy, PT/INR, spirometry & EKGs
• Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications
• Communicate with the physician and patient regarding messages, labs, etc
• Returning messages to patients as per the physician’s instructions
• Making sure that medical supplies inventory is sufficient and informing Practice Manager of needed supplies
• Other duties as assigned

About Us:

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Selden, NY community with comprehensive primary and urgent care services. Our patients count on us for compassionate, high-quality care, and our team is proud to deliver it every day. We foster a supportive, team-oriented workplace where every staff member plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our community.